You’ll love to wear this stylishly slouchy crocheted hat. The pretty lace pattern that accents the top of the hat is both written and diagrammed, so this is a great introduction to crocheted lace. Choose a yarn that will softly slouch – hidden elastic will keep the ribbing snug.

GAUGE
4” = 22 sts and 13.5 rounds in Double Crochet
First 8 rounds should measure 6.5” in diameter at widest point, after blocking
Note: yarns shown usually knit at 26-32 sts to 4” in Stocking Stitch

SIZES
adult small(adult medium, adult large)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 21”(22”, 23”)

MATERIALS
215(225, 235) yards fingering weight yarn
US E (3.5mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
removable stitch markers
yarn needle
2 yards elastic thread in a color similar to or darker than your yarn

Yarn shown in green: Swans Island Fingering Weight (100% organic merino wool; 525 yards/100 grams)
Yarn shown in red: Black Diamond Alpacas Sock/Fingering (100% alpaca; 250 yards/50 grams)